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  1. 52FordF2

    Hose Diagram Barr Exhaust manifolds

    Trying to get my boat water ready. I fired up my 188 Mecruiser twice and the oil was golden. Tried to lake test it was able to reeve the engine to WOT but no go going forward pulled boat out of water. Now the oil looks like coffee and pulling the #8 spark plug showed a bead of water on the...
  2. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    This boat is a work in progress. Here's a few photo's Broke my Windshield, found a place to replace the glass. Notice the loose black wire, yes it connect to the ground at the Trim Sensor. But notice there is No wire coming from the Interupt Switch to the Ign Coil. Need to install one. Also...
  3. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Trying from my new laptop It worked, Got Photo's This is the one inch alignment bar. Notice that it is towards the port side. This is what happens when tolerances stack up in the wrong direction. Installed Windshield. Installed New solid state MC-181 Pertronics and Ign. Coil. Trying to...
  4. 52FordF2

    What going on? Can't find my 76 Hammond Eldorado

    Can't locate my 1976 Hammond Eldorado either by clicking on my link or searching for it. It gives me nothing by URL garbage
  5. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Frank helped me do some wiring this weekend. First wired up the trailer, then started on the back of the boat Also unwrapped and unclamped the sunbed board. it looks good, need a little trimming. Kurt2112au was able to set me straight on the mounting hardware. Thought it was...
  6. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    My son Frank helped me over the weekend to install motor. :facepalm: He sat there doing Vrrrmm Vrrmmm noises. we have a motor ! :rockon: I thought I had it complete, but when it was in the air you notice the ear plugs sticking out of the drain **** holes :lol: Also over the weekend...
  7. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Looks like Saturday I'm installing an engine with my son Frank :clap2:. Bilge Pump at least mounted in position.:peace: Trying to form a sun bathing cover. 4- 1/4 pieces of Ply Getting Upholstery panels ready for vinyl and switches :target: :rockon:
  8. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Tear is about 1 -1/2 inches, blew about 120 psi
  9. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Here's some of my dash gauge set up. All old incandescent bulbs have been changed to LEDs Been also working on some upholstery panels, later
  10. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    I have the top section before the ladder section. Bottom Ladder section missing. On the Fuel tank you need to remove that copper line totally. If it is in contact with the top of the aluminum fuel tank, it can corrode the aluminum. The fuel hoses looks like they need to be replaced. This is...
  11. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    For the switches you could go to a local marina shop. I replaced all of mine Toggles lite up, also a USB and power outlet. Make sure their waterproof. Yes I know the Accessory is not installed.:watermelon: Did not know the type switch at that time :watermelon:
  12. 52FordF2

    MC-1 Transom Assy

    Here's how it looks today Still fixing PB photo's
  13. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Kurt, Was up at Alameda at the USCG island for a week working on equipment last week of June. If I have another trip there I'll contact you. Have not installed the window yet. My floor substructure was rotten and I had to replace it all. It looks like you may have the same issues that I have. I...
  14. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    It could be not enough Hydraulic fluid or the Solenoid. Here's a post that is similar http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/johnson-evinrude-outboards/10438758-1978-power-trim-won-t-go-up-on-johnson-115hp-v-4 Have you by passed the Trim switch? just jumpered the...
  15. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    No Title Been working, got a little more done. Mounted trim pump and the batteries arraignment. Also did the Battery Switch and the Wye Pipe. can now start mounting the engine. :cool:
  16. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    I may have just join the Vroom Vroom puttputtputtputt group :peep: Steering installed Next Trim Pump and attachments to it.
  17. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Been a working, Installed drain plug tube. After a little makeup, a trial fitting Still need to buff the gel more Started with 100, 180, 220, 500. I did buff it a little. I think I need to jump to 1000 grit then rebuff. Worked on my panels a little. Until next time
  18. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    I think the black will look good with the Blue Also worked on my Dash setup, piece of flat fiberglass I had. I have been looking for a wood or black veneer, or vinyl type of shelf liner to wrap the dash panel in. Worked on keel a little. That black mark is where a roller sat. The first...
  19. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Well I nearly lost my :laser:Daughter, luckily she was at college over the weekend. I would have died right after that :faint2:. :mad-new: SWMBO Last year I rebuilt my MC1 transom assembly. Built a Jig to support it, and after I finished the rebuild very carefully slid the Jig and all under my...
  20. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    No Title Ok I was able to Gel-Coat my deck with the help of DeepBlue and Ondarvr :first:. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-...gel-coat-layup I can now start reinstalling some inside components, like seats, steering, and wiring. I may need to start on the inside upholstery also...
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